The Stay Independent brochure, available as a component of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention STEADI programming, contains a Fall risk Screening questionnaire that is useful to older adults and their families, community centers, and health care providers. The 12-question screening tool is a validated fall risk self-assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; Read More
Welcome to the HOP-UP-PT interactive exercise video to guide you in the Otago exercise program.
This program was designed to help you maintain your strength and mobility and to help prevent falls. This video is intended for participants who have viewed the complete demonstration video and are ready to complete the program, start to finish without interruption.
The Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (CGWEP) website provides information on the Otago Exercise Program and how to become an Otago Exercise Program Provider. Resources on administering the program with participants are also available.
An upstream approach to healthcare aims to examine and then impact the root causes of a health-related problem rather the symptoms. The approach can bring about downstream improvements in health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. HOP-UP-PT uses this approach as the foundation of all evaluations, interventions, and programming.
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is frequently used to determine the ability to be safe with activity and fall risk. A therapist times how long it takes an individual to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance (10 feet), turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. This test Read More
This study examined billing, reimbursement, and administrative outcomes of the HOP-UP-PT (Home-based Older Persons Upstreaming Prevention-Physical Therapy) program. This pilot study involved 6 participants and 4 different insurances. Key findings include, but are not limited to: Article Abstract: Wilson CM, Arena SK, Calleja K, et al. (August 20, 2024) Administrative Analysis of the Home-Based Older Read More
Urinary incontinence, or leaking urine when you don’t mean to, is connected to a higher risk of falling, especially in older adults. Individuals with incontinence often feel they have to get to the bathroom quickly, causing them to move too fast and increase the chance of falling. Worrying about accidents and leaking may also cause Read More
This video reviews the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). It includes an opportunity to view and practice scoring a full test for fall risk screening. The SPPB is a valid, reliable, and widely used test designed to assess lower extremity function in older adults. It typically includes three components: Read More
Falls can happen to anyone, and recovering from a fall safely is crucial for preventing further injury. Lying on the floor for an extended period of time following a fall can result in complications. Whether you’ve experienced a slip in your home, while walking outdoors, on the stairs, or during an exercise routine, knowing how Read More